1970s heatlator operating controls

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lbprior1

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Dec 25, 2006
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Greetings,

I moved into a home recently that has a Heatilator (I think) fireplace. I have never given it a thought thinking that open fireplaces are not efficient. However, I have been poking around and found the controls on the side and have no idea how they work. After reading on Heatilators website I understand the concept of bringing combustion air in from outside. It has the vents outside, the glass doors, fan vents, and the controls on each side. There is a chain that pulls down from the top on each side and there is a lever that moves side to side and locks in position on the bottom. I can't find anything on the web that explains what these controls do? Would be glad for your thoughts.

Trying to stay warm in Northern Ca.
 
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